Role description

Essential:

High Level Education (UK University 2:1 equivalent or higher)
Proven track record of representing premium rights holders to deliver material revenue growth, year on year.
Fluent in English (speaking writing)
Self-sufficient and proactive.
Sophisticated presentation skills in order to articulate CFG story and CFM commercial platform to partners and prospects.
Creative approach to sales and dogged determination through the sales cycle.
Flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced working environment and hours
Broad commercial acumen.
Familiarity with regional landscape (culture and business).
Familiarity with sports/football sponsorship contracts and effective partnership programmes.
Competent in CRM tools
High-level skills in all aspects of sales prospecting and contract negotiation.

Desirable:

Sound knowledge of the global and regional/local football landscape.
Experience in a rights-holder/club environment
Competent in standard Microsoft Programmes (Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Fluent in Japanese (speaking writing)